BELL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Bell Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 675 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Bell Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bell Middle School, located in the Bay Terraces/Paradise Hills area of San Diego, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 as part of the San Diego Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging student engagement through a variety of elective options and extracurricular activities intended to support the social and emotional development of early adolescents.

As a community-focused institution, Bell Middle emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and academic achievement. The school actively works to provide resources that help students navigate the challenges of middle school, often highlighting the partnership between parents, staff, and the community to enhance the learning experience. By focusing on both core academic subjects and the holistic growth of its students, Bell Middle aims to cultivate a safe, productive, and inspiring environment for the local San Diego student population.

For more information, contact Bell Middle at (619) 430-1000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

620 Briarwood Rd.
San Diego, CA 92139-1399
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BELL MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in San Diego, CA with about 675 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
San Diego Unified
Total Students:
675
Teachers:
30.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 675 students

Hispanic/Latino
42.1%
Asian
30.5%
Black or African American
13.5%
Two or more races
7.9%
White
3.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
45.2%
Male
54.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.